Beacher’s book examines human side of prime ministers

J.D.M. Stewart’s first book, Being Prime Minister, originated from a lifetime of curiosity about the woman and men seated in Canada’s highest office, and the unearthing and weaving together of a treasure-trove of “amazing stories” by the author himself. Using vacation days away from the Bishop Strachan School where Stewart teaches American and Canadian history, […]

Dog rules under review

Dog bites and off-leash dogs will be key issues in an upcoming review of Toronto’s dogs policy. City councillors said those were the top dog-related problems in their wards when they asked for the review, which licensing staff expect to present to council on Nov. 26. Based on talks with animal experts, a look at […]

League of Notions releases debut album

With an acknowledged nod to the bands of the 60s – The Beatles, The Who, King Crimson, and a touch of Neil Young – The League of Notions has just finished recording its debut self-titled CD, and will be holding a CD release party, June 22 at The Opera House, 735 Queen St. E. The […]